Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Company: KLM Careers
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Livermore, CA
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
- Join an extraordinary organization that supports critical US
Infrastructure, where your contributions make a difference every
day.
- Our Sourcing Specialists are responsible for participating in
the New Product Introduction process including planning,
negotiating, and purchasing components in support of NPI for our
manufacturing facility in Livermore, California
- We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Supply Chain
professional with a proven track record in:
- Identifying reliable suppliers across a broad array of
commodities
- Creating and administering RFP's
- Identifying and implementing Cost Savings opportunities
- Establishing and managing Supply Agreements
- The ideal candidate will drive procurement decisions that:
- Result in high levels of supplier performance
- Are based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market
trends
- Develop and progress strategic partnerships with suppliers
- Actively minimize risk
- Through individual contributions and cross functional
influencing, Gillig's Sourcing Specialists ensure our supply base
for all NPI projects are positioned to provide cost effective,
quality components and services that will support OEM
Production.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate new suppliers and
technologies
- Prepare RFP's, review quotes, and evaluate proposals
- Plan, negotiate and place purchase orders in support of NPI
projects
- Negotiate contracts, including rebates, costs, terms of supply,
service, and quality
- Attend project meetings, be the voice of Supply Chain and keep
the Supply Chain team updated on project developments
- Collaborate with current product procurement to identify and
pursue new supplier opportunities
- Work closely with multiple departments, including Engineering,
Production, Sales and Product Planning to optimize Gillig's Supply
Chain.
- Advance supplier relationships and be the point of contact for
NPI issues
- Ensure the continuous improvement of quality, service, and
total cost in support of business needs
- Performs other duties as required
Qualification:
- BA/BS or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a purchasing or supply
chain role
- Strong problem-solving skills, organization skills, and
attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to create, analyze and make decisions based off large
amounts of data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring
outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and
leadership
- Knowledge of lean principles preferred
- Proficient in use of Syteline MRP system preferred
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT and WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Start time is 6:00am
- Occasional overtime is required
- Must have ability to occasionally lift up to 30lbs and work in
a standing, sitting, or walking position for prolonged periods of
time
- Working environment includes office settings, manufacturing
floor, and warehouse
Requirements
1. BA/BS or equivalent work experience
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain
role
3. Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
4. Ability to create, analyze and make decisions based off large
amounts of data
5. Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
6. Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding
creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership
7. Knowledge of lean principles preferred
8. Proficient in use of Syteline MRP system preferred
9. Procurement or Supply Chain experience
10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Keywords: KLM Careers, Livermore , Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Other , Livermore, California
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